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Private WhatsApp messages cannot be treated as public criticism: HP HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that private WhatsApp messages cannot be classified as public criticism, shielding them from defamation claims. The court held that exchanges in private groups or chats remain confidential unless deliberately shared. This judgment sets a legal standard for digital communications, ensuring private conversations stay protected unless published intentionally. The ruling may now influence how courts evaluate evidence in messaging app disputes.

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  1. 1d agoमनोज तिवारी की बेटी रीति बोलीं, कभी-कभी पेट भरने के लिए दिन में दो बार वड़ा पाव खाती, ₹500 का डीजल भरवाती हूं - Navbharat Times
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